Indesit W 125 X Washer Handle Broke Off and Door Will Not Open

My Indesit W 125 X front-load washer handle snapped off the door and I cannot get the door to open. I have removed the top of the washer and can see the lock mechanism but cannot seem to locate the manual release. My clothes are in the washer...please help!

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Anonymous

Re: Indesit W 125 X Washer Handle Broke Off and Door Will...

Use something lopng and thing, a thin screwdriver operhaps. Pull the metal bar ( part of the spring) to the left. When this is fully to the left push the white plastic part in and jiggle about util the door comes off. Might be easier with sumone to help you pull the dor out as you uch in

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